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Chamber Music Amid the Wineries

Napa Valley wineries host Music in the Vineyards event in August, featuring performances by renowned quartets, a piano trio, and apprentice quartet from Boston.

03/06/2020

Sharon Isbin’s Villa-Lobos in Santa Rosa

Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who initially wanted to study science, will perform the Villa-Lobos Guitar Concerto with the Santa Rosa Symphony.

03/06/2020

‘Tiers of Heaven’ at Santa Rosa Symphony

Francesco Lecce-Chong conducts challenging works by Mozart and Mahler with the Santa Rosa Symphony, reflecting on the complexities of these renowned compositions.

03/06/2020

A Musical Murder Mystery…

Santa Rosa Symphony presents a family concert featuring 'The Composer is Dead', led by Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong, who emphasizes the importance of children's exposure to music.

03/02/2020

The Return of Festival Musica Marin

Festival Musica Marin returns to Belvedere, featuring classical performances, fine dining, and masterclasses. Highlights include Italian arias, fusion cuisine, and jazz sessions.

11/07/2019

A Banjo Concerto at Santa Rosa Symphony

Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck joins the Santa Rosa Symphony to perform his son-inspired Juno Concerto. The concerts are scheduled for the weekend, with updates available on their website.

11/07/2019

Santa Rosa Symphony’s Season Opener…

Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong curates a unique program for the Santa Rosa Symphony, featuring works inspired by space, a Beethoven concerto, and contemporary pieces.

10/01/2019

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The World’s Top 5 Classical Music Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

Explore the rich musical history of Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Leipzig, and London. Discover iconic venues, museums, and homes of legendary composers in these classical music cities.

03/12/2026

A Deep Dive into Beethoven's Beloved Symphony No. 9

Brian Lauritzen dives deep into Beethoven's timeless 9th Symphony

12/16/2025

Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’

Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.

11/25/2025

The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet

Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.

11/22/2025

The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord

Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.

11/17/2025

Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”

Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.

11/15/2025

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